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Interesting and Eclectic Podcasts about Death and Dying

Posted on October 19, 2020 by webmaven

I was doing some research the other day and came across an excellent article which lists a wide variety of audio podcasts about many different facets of death and dying. I am especially appreciating The Adventures of Memento Mori. and … Continue reading →

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Seeking Ceremony and End of Life Planning

Posted on September 9, 2020 by webmaven

A few websites were suggested by a friend in reference to work that she is doing with the Clear Light Funeral, which we will be writing much more about in the near future. She says: “The Lantern.co is a very … Continue reading →

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How to do a Reading

Posted on July 28, 2020 by webmaven

Listed below are some simple steps to help you in doing a prayer or reading. We don’t presume to tell anyone how to perform his or her spiritual practice. That is a personal matter left to the individual. What we present … Continue reading →

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Garrison Institute Program: Care for Caregivers

Posted on July 18, 2020 by webmaven

The Garrison Institute has been offering programs in mindfulness and meditation for both laypersons and clinicians/ practitioners for years. It is a cornerstone of life in the beautiful Hudson Valley region of New York state. Now it has become a … Continue reading →

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A Dedication to be used before Prayer or Readings for the Deceased

Posted on July 13, 2020 by webmaven

Here is a simple and short way to open a prayer session. Please see the full prayer/reading cycle as it could be offered in the Christian tradition at: https://thecaregiverwebsite.com/a-christian-readers-vigil/ Dedication May the Results Of This effort Be for The benefit … Continue reading →

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The Fundamental Buddhist Teachings of the Tibetan Book of the Dead

Posted on June 23, 2020 by webmaven

The Fundamental Teachings Summarized from W.Y. Evans-Wentz introduction Section XII of The Tibetan Book of the Dead “…we may now summarize the chief teachings upon which the whole of the Bardo Thodol is based as follows: That all possible conditions, … Continue reading →

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